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Episode 31
Mention Chicago pizza and most people think deep dish. But locals will tell you that the city's best pizza is actually the lesser-known tavern-style pie. The battle for top pizza, however, is a debat…
Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Sleepless in Seattle
Episode 30
In this episode, we’re exploring Seattle’s food scene—after dark. As you settle in and unwind, I’ll gently lull you to sleep by slowly and softly reading late-night menus for night owls. Together, we…
Published on 5 months, 1 week ago
Up in smoke (Texas BBQ — Austin edition)
Episode 29
If you've been enjoying the podcast and want to support the show, you can buy me a coffee (or pepperoni pizza!) at BuyMeACoffee.com/PepperoniPizzaDreams. Your support will help pay for the many costs…
Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago
Oh, Donna!
Episode 28
Donna: it was one of the most popular names for girls in the 1950s. These days, it's not often you meet a Donna IRL. Restaurant Donna's, though, are having a moment... and, it also happens to be one …
Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago
Mangia, mangia, Montreal!
Episode 27
I've been thinking about recording a Montreal episode for a while now: the city has a thriving Italian community—and by extension—a rich culinary scene with some of the best Italian food in the count…
Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago
All aboard—choo choo! (Amtrak)
Episode 26
Tonight, we're going off the rails! In this episode, I'm helping you snooze by slowly and softly reading menus from Amtrak's onboard dining service. We're getting cozy in first class from Chicago to …
Published on 6 months, 1 week ago
Table for one (solo dining in NYC)
Episode 25
Tonight, we're taking a moment to appreciate one of life's most underrated pleasures: dining alone. This small—sometimes daunting—act of independence and self-care can be deeply fulfilling and a remi…
Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago
Museum munchies (Washington, D.C)
Episode 24
Tonight, we're visiting three Washington, D.C. museums—and their restaurants! In this episode, I'm helping you fall asleep by slowly and softly reading menus from: Immigrant Food at Planet Word, Brea…
Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner in Vancouver (Charlotte's version)
Episode 23
In this episode, we're heading to Vancouver, British Columbia for breakfast, lunch, and dinner—because Charlotte asked for it! Charlotte is a listener who reached out to me a few months ago; she love…
Published on 6 months, 4 weeks ago
Sydney sangas
Episode 22
I missed a week—oops! Life has really been life-ing lately. But I'm back, and I brought sandwiches with me. Not just any sandwiches, though: awesome Aussie sangas! Tonight, I'm helping you fall aslee…
Published on 7 months ago